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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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